Coatesville Vintage Grand Prix

The inaugural Coatesville Invitational Vintage Grand Prix was held in late September 2016. Nearly 30 cars and 12 motorcycles took to the 2.2 mile street course run on the city streets of Coatesville, PA. The CVGP was the creation of City Manager Mike Trio who wanted to raise money for the city's public pools and help jump start the revitalization. Mr. Trio and Dick Miles, longtime vintage racer and resident, gathered up a group of dedicated volunteers who made happen. The City Police, Fire Department, City Council, Public works contributed many, many hours to making this event a success. Look for even more action in 2017 at the CVGP. Find out more on Facebook at Coatesville Invitational Vintage Grand Prix.

Bill Knox strides by the Dreyer " Big Car" on the way to his Triumph Bonneville on which he set the motorcycle lap record.

Johnn duPont on the Ducati 250

#555 Santos Spadaro Alfa Romeo

Program guide for the CVGP

Former Philadelphia Eagles Coach Dick Vermeil and his spring car

Dave George brought his Bear Special to the CVGP

The stunning Porsche 904

The same Porsche 904 at Sebring in 1966

The prototype Ferrari 365 Daytona Coupe which finished 5 at LeMans in 1971

The MV Agusta blasts down the main straight past one of the many churches in the City

Race Director Dick Miles and Bill Knox

Dave George checks in on the Olds Special

The Porsche 906 gets a work out with drive Michael Casale

The Clerk of the Course, Dick Miles opened the days activities with a few laps to get the drivers and riders acclimated to the challenging circuit.

John Light brings his Matchless to the start line

The 1911 Mercer head to the line

John Light at speed on the Matchless

Skip's Speedster takes the final corner

The Riley Sprint car

Eddie's Jaguar XK 120

1969 Ferrari Daytona Prototipo Perhaps the best sounding car of the event. The shriek of the 12 cylinder engine bouncing off the tall buildings was simply epic !